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treats people with a handicap differently. People ask all the time "Why can we all not be treated equal?" People still have a chance to change their life and do what is right. Yet there are some people that choose not too. In the story "The Life You Save Maybe Your Own," written by Flannery O'Connor, she uses insights, powerful moral messages, and a sense of tragic realities of modern life. She uses her writing to try to and point out spiritual feelings of the modern world. She highlights…

Life Would You Save,” Zimmer introduces the idea that through time and evolution, humans have been wired to know what is right and wrong based on the effect…

“The Life You Save May Be Your Own” was written by Flannery O 'Connor in the 1950 's. O 'Connor has a collection of short stories and novels mixed with her Christian background, southern style, and distorted humor. In this short story, selfish gain is the motive in Tom Shiflet and woman Crater 's encounter. The meeting of the two occurred one day while Tom Shiflet wandered near the isolated home of old woman Crater and her mentally disabled daughter Lucynell. As Tom Shiflet openly adored the…

different time periods. A lot can be found similar and different between these stories. “The Life You Save May Be Your Own” and “Quitters Inc.” are two great stories and are alike in many ways. They both consist of the same basic characters, same conflict, and same cultural connection. In both stories Mr. Shiftlet from “The Life You Save May Be Your Own” and Mr. Morrison from “Quitters Inc.” try to save themselves from themselves and their own insecurities. They both face different struggles…

minds to think like a Southern Catholic Romain. In spite of that, she began to write short novels that conflicted with the aspects in her life. The book collections are: “Wise blood”, “Good Country People”, “A Good Man is Hard to Find” and “The Life You Save May Be Your Own.” All things were considered from O’Connor English literature to where everyone was influenced. In all her books she felt the freedom of writing the challenges that she faced which were alone, abandoned and death. Even…

Flannery O’Connor reflects many different parts of her life into her stories. One main part is her religion. In “The Life You Save May Be Your Own”, Tom T. Shiftlet is clearly a Christ figure. He revives the car, gives Lucynell freedom, is a carpenter, and at the beginning of the story stands like a cross. As Christ did these things Tom T. Shiftlet is obviously a Christ figure. In “A Good Man Is Hard To Find”, the grandmother keeps telling the Misfit to be with Jesus and she herself was praying…

her short stories is the theme of grace. Grace is often seen as an unmerited divine aid given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification. This paper will be analyzing the theme of grace in one of Flannery O’Connor’s short story, “The Life You Save May Be Your Own”. It will analyze the character of Mr. Shiftlet and how he ends up rejecting grace. The short story begins with Mr.Shifltet arriving at Mrs.Lucynell Craters farm where she lives with her daughter, also named, Lucynell Crater.…

“You would need to go back to Elspeth’s Castle and steal one of her potion.” said Maurice. “Elspeth’s Castle? Why do I need to go there?” asked Nomi. “A long time ago, Elspeth had an accident when she was trying to gain control of the well of weathers. She had begun to use a spell to bring forth the forces of the well, but as she was casting her spell something went wrong. There was a big explosion that surrounded her. It ripped her heart out of her body. With a few moments to spare before…

mercy for granted. These miracles remind me that He is still in control. If He’s done these miracles before, He will do them again. Many times, He has constantly proved His love for me, not because He needs to, but because He wants to save me. He’s died to save me. They remind me of who is in control. They remind me of where my heart needs to remain; not because of material gain but for eternal…

life-savers. If we had them separated, we wouldn’t be able to get as many mutants. It’s best if you don’t think about it,” Nikolai shrugged at Scarlett’s confused face. “Why do the Vulkans care about our schools existing?” Ryan asked. Nikolai sighed. “See? Now this is why the majority of the fledglings start out in a smaller school. That way they can learn about all of this crap and I can save my breath,” Nikolai mumbled agitated. “The Vulkans want to take over the world,” Charlie said.…